SCOTT KIRTON grabbed the winner as Bracknell Bees clinched their first away win of the season last night at Superleague leaders Sheffield Steelers.

The Canadian forward capped a remarkable comeback by Bees, who trailed 3-1 late in the second period.

It was a terrific victory for Bees who earlier in the day had lost top defenceman Christian Gosselin to a one-match ban handed out by ISL's disciplinary committee after a bust-up in the penalty box during a game 11 days ago.

Gosselin and London Knights' Dennis Maxwell were both given a one-game suspension and fined £250 for bringing the game into disrepute.

Sheffield, who were themselves missing injured stars Rick Brebant, Chris Szysky and Mark Dutiaume, opened the scoring in the 15th minute with two goals in the space of 38 seconds.

Calle Carlsson shot from distance through a crowded zone then Rhett Gordon pounced on a big rebound off the back of the boards to send Steelers in 2-0 up at the first break.

Joe Ciccarello got Bees off the mark at 24.03 during his side's only powerplay of the evening - after Dion Darling had been sent to the sinbin for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Sheffield made it 3-1, though, when a break down the left was finished in style by Scott Levins at 34.32.

But Bees' flying Finn Tero Arkiomaa sparked a magnificent three-goal fightback when he skated through from the right for a quick reply.

Greer had a lucky escape at the other end moments later as he managed to roll onto the puck as it rolled along the goal-line.

And a quiet final session was turned on its head when Dan Ceman and Kirton exploited space to inflict Sheffield's first away defeat of the season.

Ceman levelled at 46.44 against his old club and within 69 seconds Kirton put Bees ahead for the first time.

Sheffield called a time-out seconds later and upped the tempo but lacked cohesion.

Even when Darren Hurley sat two minutes for tripping, Bees' comfortably killed the penalty, restricting Sheffield to just two shots on goal.

Bees, who have now climbed one place to fifth, entertain Steelers on Sunday.

Five minutes of overtime (5.30pm face-off) will precede the match (6pm face-off).

The extra session will finally resolve last month's 1-1 abandoned draw which was finished early due to dangerous ice.

The sides have already banked a point apiece and will now play for the bonus point.